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Sitter Profile Image: Shanley J.
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Shanley J.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
224 reviews
59 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Piedmont, CA, 94611

Great communication, and always attentive to Scooter's needs. We both appreciate Shanley so much. Her walks with Scooter are the highlight of his week!

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Heather L.
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Lynn L.
$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94602

Lynn did an amazing job walking my large dog Benjamin. I appreciated how communicative that she was. She is clearly a dog lover and very well prepared.

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Chelsea B.
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Sara G.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94618

Sara is so awesome! My anxious dog usually takes a few times meeting with someone to feel aquatinted, but my pup felt comfortable the first walk with Sara. He now is so excited to see her and spend time during walks. I feel great knowing she understands his needs and I am very grateful to have found her. 10/10

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Sutairra M.
Sitter Profile Image: Zsa-Zsa R.
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Zsa-Zsa R.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Montclair Business, Oakland, CA, 94611

Zsa-zsa is phenomenal and did a great job caring for my old dog while I was out of town. She is communicative and kind and clearly has a way with the four-legged among us. She'll be our go-to-gal from here on out!

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Allison C.
Sitter Profile Image: Greg E.
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Greg E.
$28
total per walk
20 years of experience
Oakland Ave-Harrison St, Oakland, CA, 94611

About: I love dogs. Plain and simple. Nothing makes me happier or puts a bigger smile on my face than seeing a dog strut down the sidewalk, living its best life, or just stretched out somewhere soaking up the sun. I’ve had the honor of being a dog dad to three pups over the years, and I miss having one around. I’m currently dog-childless, and after recently retiring from a job I had for 32 years, I’ve got a little more time on my hands and, honestly, I’m craving some much-needed dog time. I’m not quite in a position to bring another dog into our family right now, so I figured this might be the next best thing. I’d love to spend some of that time giving your dog some love, getting them out for a good walk, letting them get some exercise, and just hanging out with them. I genuinely enjoy being around dogs. They make me happy, and I think they can tell when somebody really likes them. So I’d love nothing more than to meet your pup, get to know their personality, and make a new four-legged friend. I’ll give them plenty of attention, take good care of them, and probably talk to them like they’re a person. Because, well… they are. At least in my book. I’m retired, so I have a pretty open and flexible schedule these days. I’m available Monday through Thursday from 8am–6pm, and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to spend some of that time than getting outside and hanging out with a dog. I like getting some steps in, getting some fresh air, and having a dog along makes all of that a lot more fun. So pet care fits pretty naturally into my week. I’m happy to work around your dog’s routine and give them some attention, exercise, and companionship while you’re busy. Since I’m offering dog walks, most of my time with your pup will be out getting some fresh air, stepping out on the town, and having a good time. I’ll come to your home, get your pup ready to go, and we’ll head out for a good walk. I’ll follow whatever instructions you leave for me, but mostly I’ll just pay attention to your dog and let them be themselves. Some dogs want to cover some ground, some want to stop and sniff every five feet, and some just want a little extra attention along the way. I’m good with all of it. And when I say I’ll treat your dog like my own, I mean it. My dogs were family, and they were treated like royalty with plenty of love, attention, belly rubs, and affection. Basically, I want your dog to have a great time, feel safe and loved, and be thinking, “When is this guy coming back?”

Sitter Profile Image: Nati A.
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Nati A.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Piedmont, CA, 94611

Nati is awesome!

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Mike P.
Sitter Profile Image: Annalise N.
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Annalise N.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94705

Annalise did an amazing job with Happy! Happy is a very friendly but anxious dog. I’m glad he got along with Annalise :) would definitely book again since I’m a frequent traveller.

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Jeremie L.
Sitter Profile Image: Janine P.
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Janine P.
$23
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA, 94618

About: I’ve had pets for 14 years ranging from small dogs, to cats, to rats and hamsters. In the last year, my family has dog sat for friends on vacation and foster puppies. My daughters (age 10 and 12) are particularly obsessed with small dogs, and regularly walk several of our neighbors dogs. We would love to welcome yours into our home. I work from home M-W-F and someone is usually home most weekends. We all love snuggling up with dogs as we work, watch movies, as well as taking them on walks or jogs in our neighborhood. I have a big fenced in yard, lots of space inside where the dogs can roam freely and safely without getting into trouble. They would also have my two daughters to play with, who are old enough to understand how to engage with dogs playfully but also know when to give them space. And are young enough to be home most of the time on weekends and evenings!

Sitter Profile Image: Crystal B.
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Crystal B.
$23
total per walk
3 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94609

About: i love dogs and i belive the correct traning helps them towards good life and good happy home . I have rescued 2weeks old blue nose Pitbull so i have every knowledge of rasing puppies like potty and pee traning , food traning. Tell me what you expect from me and i will help. Your dog can sleep with me too of you want and i absolutely love sleeping with my own 1 and half pitbull her name is shiny. Your dog will play with me and walk with me and i apply all the methods of positive trainings all the time. Please provide their own food i do not want their tummies to get upset . Your dog and i will have fun and best day ever with all sorts of exercises and toys trust me i will takecare of your dog as mine own child as shiny . Please provide some of the treats you use on daily basis I personally use apple, celery, carrots frozen blueberries with my dog and she absolutely loves it .

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Isabella D.
$32
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Orinda, CA, 94563

Isabella is a very responsible and caring dog person. She has been caring for my pup for 7 months in a variety of ways: day/evening care, walks, and house sitting. What has impressed me most is her ability to build a bond with my people-shy and anxious pup. She is patient and kind, speaks to him in a thoughtful way and shows genuine concern for his well-being. Other skills and traits that Isabella possesses: -reliable and consistent communicator sending updates and reaching out when she has questions -flexibility with regards to scheduling, if need be, she makes adjustments -conscientious in administering my dogs meds and feeding him treats and special food -safety and privacy is top of mind with Isabella and she follows house rules and special med instructions in caring for my dog Last but not least, I have no reservations when going away because I know she will take good care of my home. I highly recommend Isabella to care for anyone's pet, they will love her!

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Rebecca H.
Sitter Profile Image: Adam H.
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Adam H.
$24
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA, 94611

Adam is a wonderful pet carer and our shy rescue pup immediately warmed up to him. He has a great, calming, positive energy and is completely trustworthy. As soon as I met him, I knew Chami would be in good hands. He's very punctual, always bang on time to walk our dog and responsive with messaging and photo updates. I would 100% recommend him!

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Mary H.
Sitter Profile Image: Christine L.
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Christine L.
$54
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
555 reviews
148 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lakeshore, Oakland, CA, 94610

Christine is detail-oriented and incredibly caring in her approach! She was communicative throughout, asked good questions as needed, and took extra care to ensure my dog Ellie trusted her and had a good time. An excellent helping hand!

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Holli W.
Sitter Profile Image: Michelle T.
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Michelle T.
$49
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
18 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94618

Michelle was very prompt in answering my request for a walk. She arrived on time and was very great with our dog. Looking forward to working together on a reoccurring basis. I would very much recommend working with Michelle.

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Michelle A.
Sitter Profile Image: Atusa A.
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Atusa A.
$49
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Montclair, Oakland, CA, 94611

About: Hi! I’m Atusa — a lifelong animal lover with decades of hands-on experience caring for pets of all kinds and personalities. I’ve been around animals my entire life and have had my share of cherished companions. From playful puppies and curious kittens to senior pets needing gentle care and medication, I’ve seen and supported it all. I genuinely enjoy long walks with dogs, quiet lap time with cats, and creating a calm, loving space so your pet feels safe, seen, and comfortable while you're away. I have experience with reactive dogs, special-needs pets, and animals who thrive with a little extra patience and understanding. Whether your pet is shy, spunky, anxious, or aging — I tune in and meet them where they are. I’m reliable, communicative, and treat your home and animals with the same care and respect I give my own. You can count on me for clean, calm, and compassionate care every time. IPet care fits naturally into my daily rhythm. I work primarily online, which means I have a flexible schedule and spend a lot of time at home. This allows me to give pets plenty of attention, regular walks, and a calm, consistent presence throughout the day. Whether your animal needs structure, companionship, or just someone to hang out with, I’m available and present — not just dropping by between errands or rushing out the door. At this time, I only offer in-home visits and house sitting at my clients’ homes. I find that most pets feel happiest and most secure in their own familiar space, with their routines and surroundings intact. When I’m caring for pets in your home, I treat it with the same respect and care I would my own. I follow your instructions closely — whether that’s feeding schedules, walks, medications, or favorite toys and snuggle spots. I aim to keep your pet's routine consistent and stress-free, so they feel safe, calm, and well loved while you're away.

Sitter Profile Image: Salvador P.
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Salvador P.
$28
total per walk
15 years of experience
Piedmont, CA, 94611

About: Hello I have always had a love for animals and taken care of our family dogs and cats since I was 12 years old also friends and neighbors always confided on me to care for there pets when on vacation. I’m a responsible and trusting pet companion. Ill make sure your pets are happy and cared for like they were my own. I am currently a full time pet sitter/walker so i have the time to play and take for walks I’ll give your fur babies the attention they need. I Have a fenced backyard with lots of room for your pets to roam around and sun bathe or lots of shade under trees to nap💤 they will have a safe environment in and out my home with plenty of attention while in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Natalee V.
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Natalee V.
$29
total per walk
15 years of experience
Piedmont, CA, 94611

About: I've been taking care of pups and kitties since I was about 8 yrs old! I've learned how to identify triggers and/or warning signs with this experience. Hello ☺️ I just moved to the Bay Area and I'm a pawrent to one pup and two kitties! I just got my degree in Video Production/Film and will be freelancing when I can, which means my schedule is very open!! My current availability for drop-in visits and pup walking is Monday- Sunday 6am-10pm, unless it's a blocked out date. I would prefer to have a meet & greet before any booking. This helps me understand how to properly care for each pet. I always want to make sure that each furry friend, fur parent, and myself feels comfortable before hand. Whenever I drop in to visit, I make sure to do what ever is asked in regards to caring for your furry babies! Potty breaks. Making sure they are fed. Cuddle sessions! And of course making sure that I leave everything how it was before I arrived.

Sitter Profile Image: Ruthy E.
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Ruthy E.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
170 reviews
59 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94611

As per usual, Ruthy went above and beyond to take care of Larr when I needed a dog walker last minute. Would recommend her highly!

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Sashi M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jena W.
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Jena W.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Merriwood, Oakland, CA, 94611

Extremely reliable, was able to make a last minute time change. Barkerini seemed very comfortable with her, and now greets her at the door. Jena is going to be a big help when I need to be gone for the day ;-)

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Chris B.
Sitter Profile Image: Ryan G.
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Ryan G.
$35
total per walk
25 years of experience
Piedmont, CA, 94611

About: I have had and cared for pets since childhood, rescuing (literally from the streets) a lovely pitbull named Olive when I lived in Philadelphia. Moved to CA in May 2026 from East Coast. I recently moved to CA to support my wife’s new job in SF. I have a fully open schedule at the moment and with a love of animals I thought that this would be a better way to learn and love my new community than digging through online job ads. I am willing to sit, play, walk, feed and care for your pets as needed. I’m an active (formerly collegiate) runner and can go as fast or slowly as your pet needs. I have reliable transportation and experience in pet first aid as I recently completed my tenure as an Emergency Manager with the American Red Cross.

Sitter Profile Image: Elena P.
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Elena P.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
26 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94705

Elena was great with our little pup. She was on time, communicative, gave a detailed report, and sent tons of photos! Looking forward to having our boy play with her and Penny again ❤️

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kylie was great, definitely recommend her! It was really easy to schedule a meet and greet with her before the first walk and I could tell right away she’s a natural with dogs!

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Megan F.
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Lynn was very communicative and reliable and our dogs were so happy walking with her! Would definitely hire her again.

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Caitlin H.
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Our dogs loved Adam and we did too. He showed up 5 minutes before his scheduled arrival. His arrival sent our dogs into a frenzy. We recommend him highly.

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Kevin L.
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Laura is the best! Great communicator, super competent and made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog in her care

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Lydia G.
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Lauren took such great care of our dogs on walks. Our pups enjoy walking with her so much and we feel so comfortable leaving our dogs in her care while out of town. She also communicates clearly and frequently.

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Liz C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie walks my dog Tigger every week and has been so great. She’s always responsive, flexible and considerate. Tigger is a senior dog and she’s very patient and understanding with his care.

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Rebecca O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaya walked our 80lb pittie for 2 weeks while we were on vacation. We appreciated having a walker who could handle a large/strong dog, so my older in-law would not risk getting pulled. She communicated clearly with us while we were away and my in-law reported back that our dog was happy & tired after each walk. Couldn't ask for more.

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Raymond L.
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Ann has been great with my senior pitbull mix who has some challenging behaviors! I feel lucky to have found someone who's so good with big dogs and am looking forward to working with her regularly!

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Isobel H.
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Adam was awesome with our swiss mountain dog! He took her on an off leash walk nearby and tired her out!

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Julia A.
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Riley did an excellent job taking my Siberian Husky out for a walk. He was respectful and communicative through the booking process and punctual the day of the walk. For the walk, he asked thoughtful questions about my dog's care, preferences, and more. She came home happy, connected to him, and most importantly, tired. Thank you, Riely! Would and will book him again!

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John Z.
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Nicky has been very patient with Milo and Piper. Our fur babies have warmed up to her in record time, which is due to her being a natural and having a wonderful temperament. Nicky has also been very open minded with us scheduling trial runs so that we’re all feeling good about using Nicky’s services.

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Brimberly S.
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Erik is so great! He was on time and a great communicator, while showing my pup Finn a lot of love. She definitely is a fan. I’ll be going to him for future pet care.

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Caroline C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My Mom had a medical emergency and we were lucky to find Valerie. She has been absolutely fantastic. She has been taking our dog on daily walks as well as daycare a few days a week. Valerie is very caring and has gone above and beyond to help. And our dog loves her.

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M F.
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Zsa-Zsa took such great care of my two pups on their walks this weekend. She is conscientious and very caring. Highly recommend!

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Beatrice N.
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I never worried about my dog while I was at work, knowing she was in excellent hands! Danbi was always super responsive and left pictures and notes for me to see. Thank you Danbi for taking such good care of my dog on a regular basis!

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Zoe R.
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Sara is so awesome! My anxious dog usually takes a few times meeting with someone to feel aquatinted, but my pup felt comfortable the first walk with Sara. He now is so excited to see her and spend time during walks. I feel great knowing she understands his needs and I am very grateful to have found her. 10/10

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Sutairra M.
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Celeste has been a wonderful sitter and our dog Raya would 100% agree with the all adventures they go on.

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Dexter K.
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So impressed with Sara - she was able to walk my dog after a friend (with whom he was staying for a week) got last minute plans the last day and wasn't able to watch him. Not only was she punctual and great with my dog (they had never even met - I had to leave town quickly) but she took him to hike the trails and I KNOW he was thrilled about that. Makes me want to be a better dog parent. Thank you, Sara! Would highly recommend and will book again.

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Isabel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog loved her walk with Esteban! Esteban is very friendly and professional, and I recommend his services.

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Josephine I.
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Annalise is great! She's very responsive, communicative, and clearly has a love for animals. We're happy to have found her!

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Joe W.
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